My work covers two spheres with some overlapping: fine art and communication. Each informs the other. Art must communicate to be effective, and communication, whether print or digital, must have artistic sensibility to effectively reach its audience.
Communication
Editing/Writing
I have over 25 years experience editing church publications in both printed and online formats. I have written for the national newspaper and news service of the Episcopal Church, as well as feature articles for the Chicago Tribune. I am currently serving as editor for the church history quarterly, The Historiographer.
Desktop Publishing
I am adept in most Adobe products used in publication design and editing: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop. My experience includes newspaper and newsletter design, booklets and brochures, and display ads for print and outdoor media.
Communication Planning
Informed by nearly 20 years experience guiding the communication program of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, I am able to devise practical and effective steps for crafting your company’s or organization’s message and delivering it to the appropriate audience. When your organization or firm is confronted by a crisis, I can help with crafting a response for your stakeholders, your members and employees, the media, and the public; and assist in managing the information flow and coordination of media relations.
Commercial Photography
In studio or on location, I can produce the images that move sales, ignite interest in your products and services, and strengthen bonds with your customers, shareholders, suppliers and donors. My equipment includes Canon EOS digital SLR cameras, a Mamiya RZ67 6 by 7 cm medium format camera, studio lighting and lighting control accessories, Epson wide format high resolution ink jet printer, Epson high resolution scanner, and Adobe software.
Video Production
I am able to handle all phases of video production, whether it is a brief video message for a web or social media page, a video seminar for online or onsite play, or a feature length promotional video or documentary. My expertise includes project planning, scriptwriting, arranging talent and locations, interviewing, camera operation, audio recording, and editing. I use a Sony NXCAM video camera, Canon DSL cameras with HD video capability, Audio Technica sound equipment, Generay and Lowel lighting, and edit with Vegas Pro.
Stock Image Library
I maintain a stock image library of over 1,000 select digital and film based images organized in two-dozen categories. Film based images are 35mm and 6 by 7 cm transparencies which have been scanned at 2400 and 3200 dpi. Images in the website catalog are low to medium resolution and digitally marked. One time North American rights are available on all images, Additional rights may be negotiated.